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[dif-i-kuhlt, -kuhlt] / ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌlt, -kəlt /




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Once you’ve made the difficult decision of what to order, take your meal a block and a half down the road to Powderhorn Park.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He then spent three "very cold, very difficult" months in a migrant camp in Tenerife until he joined a project helping him to learn Spanish and find a way to stay on the island legally.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Looking ahead: “Inflation is proving difficult to fully eliminate,” said Steve Rick, chief economist at financial-services provider TruStage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“This is a difficult period for the market, but by historical standards it remains relatively mild,” says Green, pointing to previous cycles where BTC shed 75%-85% of its value before rebounding to new highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He was tired and hungry, while she was rested and fed; that would make getting away from her more difficult.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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